Dutch Meaning of hold

vasthouden

Other Dutch words related to vasthouden

synoniemen

• dragen
• klemmen
• koppeling
• grijpen
• greep
• zich vastklampen aan
• wieg
• handvat
• vasthouden
• nemen
• tas
• beer
• opnemen
• vangen
• gesp
• omheining
• omhelzen
• voelen
• vinger
• Worstelen
• Begrijpen
• vasthouden aan
• haak
• Knuffel
• land
• aanslaan (op of aan)
• vatten
• Nagel
• poot
• in beslag nemen
• pakken
• strik
• grijpen
• val

antoniemen

• druppel
• geven
• hand
• afstaan
• bezorgen
• opgeven
• Vrijgave
• afstand doen
• Renderen
• omdraaien
• losmaken
• loslaten
• opbrengst
• uitdelen
• Overhandigen

Definitions and Meaning of hold in English

Wordnet

hold (n)

the act of grasping

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

time during which some action is awaited

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

a stronghold

a cell in a jail or prison

the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

Wordnet

hold (v)

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'

have or hold in one's hands or grip

organize or be responsible for

have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

secure and keep for possible future use or application

have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

be the physical support of; carry the weight of

contain or hold; have within

have room for; hold without crowding

remain in a certain state, position, or condition

support or hold in a certain manner

be valid, applicable, or true

assert or affirm

have as a major characteristic

be capable of holding or containing

arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

protect against a challenge or attack

bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

hold the attention of

remain committed to

resist or confront with resistance

be pertinent or relevant or applicable

stop dealing with

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

keep from departing

take and maintain control over, often by violent means

cause to stop

cover as for protection against noise or smell

drink alcohol without showing ill effects

aim, point, or direct

declare to be

be in accord; be in agreement

keep from exhaling or expelling

Webster

hold (n.)

The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

The act of holding, as in or with the hands or arms; the manner of holding, whether firm or loose; seizure; grasp; clasp; gripe; possession; -- often used with the verbs take and lay.

The authority or ground to take or keep; claim.

Binding power and influence.

Something that may be grasped; means of support.

A place of confinement; a prison; confinement; custody; guard.

A place of security; a fortified place; a fort; a castle; -- often called a stronghold.

A character [thus /] placed over or under a note or rest, and indicating that it is to be prolonged; -- called also pause, and corona.

Webster

hold (v. t.)

To cause to remain in a given situation, position, or relation, within certain limits, or the like; to prevent from falling or escaping; to sustain; to restrain; to keep in the grasp; to retain.

To retain in one's keeping; to maintain possession of, or authority over; not to give up or relinquish; to keep; to defend.

To have; to possess; to be in possession of; to occupy; to derive title to; as, to hold office.

To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.

To maintain in being or action; to carry on; to prosecute, as a course of conduct or an argument; to continue; to sustain.

To prosecute, have, take, or join in, as something which is the result of united action; as to, hold a meeting, a festival, a session, etc.; hence, to direct and bring about officially; to conduct or preside at; as, the general held a council of war; a judge holds a court; a clergyman holds a service.

To receive and retain; to contain as a vessel; as, this pail holds milk; hence, to be able to receive and retain; to have capacity or containing power for.

To accept, as an opinion; to be the adherent of, openly or privately; to persist in, as a purpose; to maintain; to sustain.

To consider; to regard; to esteem; to account; to think; to judge.

To bear, carry, or manage; as he holds himself erect; he holds his head high.

Webster

hold (n. i.)

In general, to keep one's self in a given position or condition; to remain fixed. Hence:

Not to more; to halt; to stop;-mostly in the imperative.

Not to give way; not to part or become separated; to remain unbroken or unsubdued.

Not to fail or be found wanting; to continue; to last; to endure a test or trial; to abide; to persist.

Not to fall away, desert, or prove recreant; to remain attached; to cleave;-often with with, to, or for.

To restrain one's self; to refrain.

To derive right or title; -- generally with of.

FAQs About the word hold

What is the Dutch meaning of the word hold

vasthouden

What is the English meaning of the word vasthouden

the act of grasping, understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something, power by which something or someone is affected or dominated,

What are the synoniemen of the word vasthouden

dragen,klemmen,koppeling,grijpen,greep,zich vastklampen aan,wieg,handvat,vasthouden,nemen

What are the antoniemen of the word vasthouden

druppel,geven,hand,afstaan,bezorgen,opgeven,Vrijgave,afstand doen,Renderen,omdraaien